Accessibility Statement
According §14 BFSG
Introduction
Bürklin GmbH & Co. KG, as the operator of www.buerklin.com, is committed to making its digital services accessible to all users. Accessibility is very important to us so that as many people as possible can use our services. Our efforts are based on the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz, BFSG) and the associated ordinance (BFSGV).
Description of the Service
Bürklin Elektronik is a leading high-service distributor and wholesaler for high-quality electronic components and parts. In our online shop, we offer a wide range of over 75,000 items from renowned manufacturers. Our product range is aimed especially at customers seeking electronic solutions for development, maintenance, manufacturing, research, and education.
Compliance Status
At the time of this statement, the online shop is partially accessible. The legal requirements in accordance with § 3 BFSG and the underlying criteria of WCAG 2.1 (Level AA) as well as the European Standard EN 301 549 V3.2.1 (2021-03) according to Directive (EU) 2016/2102 are partially met.
Accessibility Review
- Date of Review: June 25, 2025 (same as the date of this statement)
- Method: Self-assessment and testing among others with the Silktide browser extension
Non-Accessible Content
Despite our efforts, the following known barriers currently exist:
| Area | Description of Barrier |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Accessibility | Dropdown menus are not fully operable via keyboard. Some controls are not correctly recognized by screen readers. Dynamic status messages are not announced via ARIA live regions. |
| Images / Non-text Content | Some images lack or have duplicate alternative texts. Linked images have insufficient or unclear alt texts. |
| Links and Structure | Some links have non-descriptive texts such as “Learn more.” Links with the same text but different targets can be confusing. Semantic markup for some interactive elements is missing. |
| Page Structure | Some pages lack a clear HTML structure with properly used headings, especially a unique h1 element. There are multiple identical HTML IDs on a page. |
| Visual Design | Text and controls do not always meet the required contrast ratios. Line and character spacing are not always individually adjustable. |
| Form Operation | Form elements sometimes lack labels, grouping (fieldset), or ARIA descriptions. The submit button is not always clearly visible. Contrast ratios for form fields are sometimes insufficient. |
| Documents (PDFs) | Provided PDF documents mostly originate from third parties and are not accessible. Post-processing is currently not planned. |
| Login, Registration, and Checkout Process | These processes are partially not accessible. |
This list is intended to transparently present typical barriers according to WCAG 2.1 (conformance level AA) and does not claim technical completeness.
Note on Economic Proportionality
We are aware of these limitations. Due to the underlying system architecture and the high technical effort required, a complete remediation in the current shop system is not considered proportionate (§ 17 BFSG). The current system is expected to be replaced by a new online shop within the next five years. The new system is already planned to fully meet digital accessibility requirements (especially full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance) from the start. We regularly review whether technical or organizational conditions change and will update this statement accordingly.
We kindly ask for your understanding that, in view of the upcoming replacement of the online shop, full implementation of the legal requirements will not be carried out in the current system.
Contact for Feedback on Accessibility
If you encounter further barriers or need content in an accessible format, please contact us. We strive to respond to your inquiry within 5–7 business days. Your request will be received centrally and forwarded internally to the responsible department. Due to limited personnel resources, there may be delays.
Email: [email protected]
Alternative contact options are available on request.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response to your concern, you can contact the following market surveillance authority:
Market Surveillance Authority is the Bavarian State Office for Digitization, Broadband and Surveying
IT Service Center of the Free State of Bavaria
Enforcement and Monitoring Office for Accessible Information Technology
St.-Martin-Straße 47
81541 Munich
E-Mail: [email protected]
Date of Statement
This statement was created and last reviewed on June 25, 2025.